Sethi joins as new Sub Collector of B’pur
Brahmapur: Senior OAS Officer lakshmikant Sethi assumed the charge of Brahmapur Sub-Collector here on Sunday. Sethi, who replaced his predecessor Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, has rich and varied administrative experiences and served in various administrative positions in Khordha, Puri, Kendrapada, Baleswar, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts. He is known for his simplicity and administrative acumen. “Administrative transparency, social security and fair implementation of the food securities Act would be my priorities,” Sethi said.
CUO inaugurates NAAC Cell
Koraput: Central University of Orissa (CUO) Vice-Chancellor Prof Sachidananda Mohanty inaugurated a National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Cell of the university on Monday. It is the first time that the university is going to apply for accreditation. Prof Mohanty said, “The university has undertaken a journey in the pursuit of excellence along with its social mandate of maintaining equity. I am hopeful that the university will complete its accreditation process soon.”
JSpur journalists’ body celebrates annual day
Jagatsinghpur: The Jagatsinghpur District Journalists’ Association celebrated its annual day at a function held at the Circuit House here on Saturday. Excise Minister Damodar Rout attended the event as chief guest and said the State Government has taken several welfare measures for the scribe fraternity and more benefits would be made available to the scribes once their counting is over. Tirtol MlA Rajashree Mallick and Utkal Sambadik Sangha president BB Kar joined as guests of honour. Association president Rama Chandra Mohanty chaired the meeting. The district’s septuagenarian journalist Baidyanath Parida was felicitated.
Nat’l Voters’ Day observed in K’mal
Phulbani: The Kandhmal district administration observed the National Voters’ Day at the Collector Office on Monday. A meeting was organised on the occasion, where ADM P Sahani and Sub-Collector B Malik and other dignitaries were present. Speakers said the day is observed to educate voters on the importance of exercising their franchises. “India is a big democracy in the world. The young mass should participate in large numbers in selecting the best leaders for the country,” said the ADM.
Three-day Sheeta Utsav concludes in K’mal
Phulbani: The three-day Sheeta Utsav (winter fest) held at Daringbadi in Kandhamal district concluded on Sunday. Forest and Environment Minister Bikram Keshari Arukh joined the event as chief guest. Various dance performances, including Odishi, Sambalpuri, Chedheya, Jhumra and Jodisankha enthralled the audience on the last evening. People enjoyed the festival even in the severe cold. The Pallishree Mela, which was began coinciding with the winter festival, would conclude on Tuesday.
MCl’s four films win PRCI accolades
Sambalpur: Four films produced by the Mahanadi Coalfields limited (MCl) portraying different facets of coal mining operations have received the PRCI’s Corporate Collateral Awards-2016. Directed by MCl PRO Vinayak D Jamwal, film Digital Vigilance-IT in Fighting Corruption showcased the IT interventions undertaken in coal mining business. The film was awarded silver prize in documentary category. The three other films, A Coal Miner with the Difference, Mining Coal with Green Thoughts and Sharing Smiles won bronze prizes in the categories of Motivational Films, Corporate Films and CSR, respectively.